2011 1050 To 2019 Rs - Worth It?

None of the bikes in this class have a decent passenger seat (Aprilia Tuono, Speed Triple, KTM SDR, Yamaha MT10). Unless she is 4’-9” and weighs about 80 pounds; then the seat and position would be ok.

If you want a supernaked with decent passenger accommodations the only option I can think of is the Speed Twin. It has a decent seat, legroom for a full size person, other than a little vibration thru the pegs my wife says it’s great. Up to about 100 mph it’s as fast as anything in the class (reference BIKE mag August 2019 for the numbers).

 

She's happy enough on both the 1050RS & the SDR 3.0 - I have grab rails on both. The SDR is pretty high to climb on.

 

Haha fair enough, she used to sit on the back of my MT09, but she is close to those numbers that you are referring to So she might be alright. I was just more worried about overall cushioning, body position and vibrations. But if your Mrs is happy with it I'm sure mine will be able to live with it as well.
Cheers for that.

Gotcha, makes sense, she is on the shorter end so hopefully she can make the climb.. might need to invest in a buss pas otherwise (oh no....)

 

Terrific! The OEM heated grips are a brilliantly sanitary installation; there’s even an indicator light on the TFT dash.


You realize that this didn’t happen without pics. We look forward to seeing your new ride!

 

@Ribebjj - Heated Grips!! for The Hot Hot Desert!!??

 

As far as I know most of the things you mention prob won't fit the new bike. Most things changed with the 2016 model and even more on the 2018.
The slip-on pipe is another diameter on the 2011 if I remember correctly.

Same with the flyscreen.

The grabrail might fit but as the changed the saddle and design 2016 an onwards I wouldn't bet on it.

Since the 2019 is the "older" model now with the new 1200 RS have a look on ebay for OEM parts such as the windscreen, grab rail. And sell the old bike with the parts on.

I fitted the heated OEM heated grips on my 2016, a great investment, but double check the manual (can be downloaded from Triumph) so that you don't need to do any software updates since its enabled on the digital dash rather from a dedicated button as it was on the 2016/17.

Oh, and congrats on getting a fantastic bike
If you are going to do maintanance and other things consider getting the BT-ODBII gizmo and TuneECU.

 

Cool, sounds like you have it all figured out
When it comes to TuneECU its only the BT version that is supported, the USB doesn't work.

 

Yeah, it’s terrific isn’t it! I weigh about the same, maybe 165 with gear and I’ve dialed the suspension back to the “comfort” settings. Much better than the stock settings. It’s still taut, tho.

Congratulations again. One of the great motorcycles right there.

 

Excellent!
I gave up with the seat because as you say, it's too stiff for a "comfort" seat so I bought a second hand one on fleabay which wasn't from the rs and it's miles better tbh.

 

I've owned 05 and 07 models but my 18 RS is just the ducks guts

 

Congrats on the 2019 Speed Triple RS, @Ridebjj, and on selling the 2011. Your bike is looking good! I'm glad you're so happy with your choice to get the 2019 and sell the 2011. Those can be tough decisions to make. I have the same bike--and in the same color. What are the front turn signals and the tank / knee pads you put on yours?

Oh, and in the photo you posted back in April, in "The hot hot desert" Las Vegas by any chance? That looks like Red Rock Canyon to me.

My white '19 Speed3 RS